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Medical Advisory Board

The CSPA is proud to have some of Canada's most experienced and respected dermatologists sit as members of our Medical Advisory Board. This Board serves to review all medical content prior to publishing, be it on this website, in our award winning Canadian Skin Magazine, or in individual responses to patients. They are also available to provide input into CSPA's overall strategies, including special projects

Our Current Medical Advisory Board is

Dr. Gordon Searles, Chair

Dr. Charles Lynde

Dr. Kirk Barber

Dr. Danielle Marcoux

Dr. Marc Bourcier

Dr. Yves Poulin

Dr. Isabelle Delorme

Dr. Cheryl Rosen

Dr. Anatoli Frieman

Dr. Jack Toole

Dr. Nicole Hawkins

CSPA Dermatologist of the Year

The “Derm of the Year” award is the highest honor bestowed by the CSPA on one exceptional dermatologist each year. The glass award & gold pin are presented at the Canadian Dermatology Association’s (CDA) annual conference in recognition of contributions made the previous calendar year. Furthermore, the winner is featured on the outside back cover of the fall/winter issue of the Canadian Skin magazine.

In order to be considered for the award the dermatologist must demonstrate:

They have compassionate concern for the welfare and happiness of patients

They are committed to community service that parallels their involvement to quality patient care.

They have a positive effect on others.

They have exhibited & performed outstanding patient care.

The CSPA is proud to announce Dr. Neil Shear as our Dermatologist of the year for 2016.

The following are past recipients of the Dermatologist of the Year:

2015

Dr. Jeff Donovan

2014

Dr. Charles Lynde

2013

Dr. Marc Bourcier

2012

Dr. Jan Dutz

2011

Dr. Gordon Searles

2010

Dr. Harvey Lui

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